Gathered Waist Clergy Dress is comfortable and great for providing some ease in around the stomach.
The dress is lined and comes with plastic white tab insert which is removable (so the dress can be worn for other occasions).
Fabric: A medium weight stretch crepe. Fabric is slightly textured, durable and has some stretch to it.
Machine Washable.
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Rev Fiona –
I just wanted to email you to let you know that the dress I ordered yesterday was delivered to me today ….in Scotland. I’ve tried it on and it’s perfect! Beautifully made and fits like a glove! I look forward to wearing it. I’ve been looking at this off and on and am so pleased I ordered it.
Thank you so much.
Rev Fiona x
DivaMinKJ (verified owner) –
I absolutely LOVE my dress. I have been blessed to do a photo shoot with my dress on and EVERYONE, I mean EVERYONE Loved it. I get asked if it is custom made and who made it. Lol I send them straight to the site. You come highly Recommended!
L –
I purchased the gathered waist clergy dress, and the three quarter length clergy dress and have been quite satisfied with the clergical attire. I own three House of Ilona fashionable clergy dresses. I wore each at the National Convention of the organization to which I belong. Both the compliments and inquiries of where I purchased the dresses were many. Bishops whose wives minister with them inquired of where their wives may purchase the clergical dress saying the dress was very appropriate for ministry as it would not detract from the ministry to draw attention to the minister. I was happy to share House of Ilona with those inquiring. I pray that the referrals will result in orders and satisfied long-term customers for Ilona’s very spiritually appropriate & needful business for women in ministry. Thank you Ilona for allowing the Lord to use you to fulfill such need.
L. H. 6/15/17
llbennett217 –
I love this dress in black. It fits beautiful, even on days when I feel a little I need a little more room. It’s a classic and will never go out of style. It is the right choice for any occasion – perfect for preaching and any other place the women of God is sent to minister. It is one of my favorites in the House of Ilona collection.
Takara –
So glad I made this purchase in the black. It was beyond flattering. In fact, upon wearing, I received more compliments on this clergy dress than I do on some of my more stylish suits. The class and feminity it adds is beyond appreciated. Would love to see this offered in a purple as I’ve been asked to conduct a wedding and that’s the featured color. I’ll be checking back periodically for added sytles and colors.
Thanks Camelle!
Vanessa (verified owner) –
House of Ilona Clergy dresses are elegant and very feminine. I own 2 dresses. Their customer service is amazing and executed in the spirit of humility and excellence!
Dr Thelma (verified owner) –
AGAIN, I am a very satisfied customer. The dress is made with every detail in place.
Evelyn Lee-Barber (verified owner) –
Having cried in the face of ill-fitting clergy shirts I felt that heaven on earth had come when I put on this dress. I was back! No longer condemned to a life in men’s clothing; this dress is an absolute must if you wish to retain your sense of femininity whilst still looking as required!
The first time I wore it a friend saw me in the street and asked where was I going as I looked so good. Me, I was actually on the way to a funeral. Personally I am so grateful that Camille is here at this time!
Michelle (verified owner) –
I love my gathered waist clergy dress. I feel professional, polished, and beautiful when I wear it. I wore it for my ordination and received so many compliments on it. It gives me a waist…Love that!!! The fit is fabulous and I am wanting to order another one… I have recommended House of Ilona to many of my clergy friends. I am so glad I took the risk to order on line…It was scarey —but the return was super.
Lorna Wilson (verified owner) –
This clergy dress is absolutely, gorgeous and beautifully feminine! It is designed with female clergy in mind. The gathered waist is not only the most comfortable but also most appealing in my opinion. What I love about it this garment is that I can sit in the pulpit comfortably without being concerned about anything. I was so pleased with my purchase that I ordered a second one in navy blue. Also, this garment is well crafted and true to size UK to US conversion chart.
This dress is very versatile in that you can wear it with the clergy collar insert for a more formal look or remove the collar to wear it alone or with scarf or other accessories. Every time I wear this dress I receive so many complements. This is a “must have for any female clergy that needs to have an awesomely beautiful black dress. Well worth the price, indeed!
Nicole (verified owner) –
It would be robbery if I did not take time to write a review on this dress. I am an ordained minister in my denomination but never wore clergy attire because to me it always looked uncomfortable and masculine. When I found out that I had to be in clergy attire for our state convention this past June, I ordered this dress. I received so many compliments on this dress! In addition to the dress being stylish, it is so comfortable. So many of my fellow female ministers pulled me aside to ask me where did I purchase this dress. And to top it off, they went to my administrative bishop to get the ok for this dress to be the official attire for the women. As of last night I am still getting calls about my dress! Thank you so much for making sure that it came in a timely matter. I have told about 50 ministers about your website. (No exaggeration, maybe more). I will continue to be a customer and to tell other female ministers about your clergy collection. God bless you!!
tinaviva (verified owner) –
I just love the dress! It fits perfectly, is comfortable and looks absolutely stunning! I couldn’t imagine a clergy dress could be so adorable! Very fast delivery to Sweden, I placed the order Friday, and it arrived Monday morning at my door. Thank you so much House of Ilona.
Jackie Gayle –
I just love this dress… it is very comfortable, practical, fits perfectly and looks stunning. Will be ordering more in the future. Thank you House of ilona.
Sharon Thomas –
I have received the dress and it fits wonderfully, thank you so much.